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OaklandConnect Fiber Network Expansion Partnerships

Original title: Subject: OaklandConnect Fiber Network Partnership Legislation From: Information Technology Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To (1) Waive The Competitive Solicitation Process And Enter Into An Indefeasible Rights Of Use (IRU) Agreement With Sonic.Net, LLC, A Wireline Internet Service Provider, In An Amount Not To Exceed Seven Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($720,000) For A Term Of Fifteen (15) Years To Lease Dark Fibers To Complete The City Owned Network, OaklandConnect; (2) Enter Into Memoranda Of Understanding To Connect To The City-Owned Network At No Charge For A Term Not To Exceed Ten (10) Years With The Following Housing Providers Or Affiliated Entities Of (A) Oakland Housing Authority (OHA), (B) Fruitvale Development Corporation, And (C) Bridge Housing Corporation; And (3) Waive The Competitive Solicitation Process And Enter Into A Fiber License Agreement With Another Corporate ISP, LLC DBA Monkeybrains, A Local Internet Service Provider, To Access And Integrate City Fibers Into Its Service Network To Enhance Broadband Availability For Oakland Residents At A Rate Of Zero Dollars ($0.00) For A Term Of Ten (10) Years

Record date · June 16, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City of Oakland has approved agreements to expand its city-owned fiber network, OaklandConnect, by partnering with internet service providers and local housing authorities. These agreements include leasing fiber capacity, providing free network connections to specific housing providers, and integrating city fiber into local broadband networks.

Why it matters

This resolution authorizes the City Administrator to spend up to $720,000 over 15 years to complete the city's fiber network and establishes long-term partnerships to increase broadband availability for residents and housing providers.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Sonic.Net, LLC

They are entering a 15-year agreement to lease dark fibers from the city for up to $720,000.

Directly affected

Monkeybrains

They are entering a 10-year license agreement to access and integrate city fibers into their service network at no cost.

Directly affected

Oakland Housing Authority

They are eligible to receive free connections to the city-owned network for up to 10 years.

Directly affected

Fruitvale Development Corporation

They are eligible to receive free connections to the city-owned network for up to 10 years.

Directly affected

Bridge Housing Corporation

They are eligible to receive free connections to the city-owned network for up to 10 years.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is OaklandConnect?
OaklandConnect is a city-owned fiber network designed to improve broadband infrastructure and internet access for residents.
Will residents have to pay for these new connections?
The resolution specifies that the city is providing connections to specific housing providers at no charge and integrating fiber with providers like Monkeybrains to enhance availability, but it does not set individual resident pricing.
Why was the competitive bidding process waived?
The resolution authorizes the City Administrator to waive the to expedite the completion of the network and secure specific partnerships with Sonic.Net and Monkeybrains.

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Infrastructure Partnership Model

The city is shifting toward a model of integrating private ISP networks with city-owned fiber to accelerate broadband deployment.

Sonic.Net, LLCMonkeybrainsCity of Oakland

Connected Entities

City of Oakland, Fruitvale Development Corporation, Oakland Housing Authority and 3 more
OrganizationCity of Oakland“The municipal government managing the OaklandConnect network.”Map →
OrganizationFruitvale Development Corporation“A housing provider receiving free connection to the city network.”Map →
OrganizationOakland Housing Authority“A housing provider receiving free connection to the city network.”Map →
OrganizationMonkeybrains“A local internet service provider entering a fiber license agreement with the ci”Map →
OrganizationBridge Housing Corporation“A housing provider receiving free connection to the city network.”Map →
OrganizationSonic.Net, LLC“A wireline internet service provider entering an IRU agreement with the city.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

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  • Controversy20
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